Tales from Tang Dynasty China
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| Author | : Alexei Kamran Ditter |
| Publisher | : Hackett Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1624666302 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781624666308 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tales from Tang Dynasty China by : Alexei Kamran Ditter
Book excerpt: Compiled during the Song dynasty (960-1279) at the behest of Emperor Taizong, the Taiping Guangji anthologized thousands of pages of unofficial histories, accounts, and minor stories from the Tang dynasty (618-907). The twenty-two tales translated in this volume, many appearing for the first time in English, reveal the dynamism and diversity of society in Tang China. A lengthy Introduction as well as introductions to each selection further illuminate the social and historical contexts within which these narratives unfold. This collection offers a wealth of information for anyone interested in medieval Chinese history, religion, or everyday life.
